State Policy Weekly Update 3/22/2023
NORML
MARCH 22, 2023
Highlights in: AZ, DE, IL, KS, KY, MA, MD, NH, NY, TX, VT, WA, and WV. The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/22/2023 appeared first on NORML.
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Parkinson’s and Cannabis Benefits
United Patients Group
MARCH 22, 2023
Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive disease of the nervous system. It affects neurons in the brain that produce dopamine, leading to tremors and impaired movement. People with PD may experience a range of symptoms, including tremor (shaking), stiffness, slowness of movement and difficulty walking; these symptoms worsen over time.
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How to think about cannabis and cardiac health
Leafly
MARCH 22, 2023
Far more research needs to be done. The post How to think about cannabis and cardiac health appeared first on Leafly.
What Legal Cannabis May Look Like for Patients and Marijuana Users in Maryland
Peninsula Alternative Health
MARCH 22, 2023
On November 8th, 2022, Maryland passed a new law legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older, opening up a whole new industry for the state. Effective July of 2023, the new legislation aims to regulate medical and recreational cannabis as similarly as possible, holding them to the same standards. Here is a closer look at what legal cannabis may look like for patients and marijuana users in the state of Maryland.
Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond
Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken
The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.
Can Endocannabinoids Help Curb Effects From Binge Drinking? Here’s What Science Says
Veriheal
MARCH 22, 2023
Consuming alcohol heavily in young adulthood is associated with an increased likelihood of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD) , the most widespread substance-related disorder worldwide. Research has already shed light on the effects of individual differences like alcohol sensitivity and cardiovascular responses in predicting binge drinking behaviors and progression to AUD.
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Ten Ways Cannabis Can Revive a Depressed Economy
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 22, 2023
An economic winter is coming, but don’t worry; we’ve compiled ten ways cannabis can revive a depressed economy. When many people hear “cannabis,” they may think of it as a recreational activity or a medical necessity. And it is. But it’s more than that. So while politicians will inevitably announce “stimulus” and bailouts, the real solution will come from entrepreneurs in a free market.
7 Best Strains for Experienced Growers
Sensi Seeds
MARCH 22, 2023
As growers become more comfortable within their growing space, many enjoy the challenge of a hard-to-grow strain. They thrive on learning more about the plant and optimal cultivation practices, whether it is their tall posture, low resilience to pests and predators or exceptionally long flowering period. The post 7 Best Strains for Experienced Growers appeared first on Sensi Seeds.
New York Cannabis: Potential Tax Changes
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MARCH 22, 2023
As New York move steadily closer to a fully rolled out adult-use cannabis industry, two New York state legislators recently proposed legislation that would significantly simplify the tax structure for adult-use cannabis. Under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), New York would have charged a potency THC tax on all adult-use cannabis, plus an excise tax of 9%.
Our first Chat GPT Case Summary: UNITED STATES v. OAKLAND CANNABIS BUYERS’ COOPERATIVE 2011
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 22, 2023
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What Legal Cannabis May Look Like for Patients and Marijuana Users in Maryland
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MARCH 22, 2023
A group of flight attendants from Vietnam Airlines has been arrested for suspected drug trafficking after 11.4 kilograms of drugs were found concealed in their luggage on a flight from France to Vietnam.
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MARCH 22, 2023
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Politico Article: The growing Chinese investment in illegal American weed
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 22, 2023
Shipping industrial amounts of fentanyl into the US, investing inthe illegal cannabis market. One might think that the CCP are covertly trying to destabalize US civil society via illegal drug market development ! The agency believes that 2,000 of those farms have a Chinese connection — supplying workers, funding or both.
Missouri banks ask lawmakers to approve sharing of marijuana business inspections
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MARCH 22, 2023
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Brazil court to rule on cannabis cultivation
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 22, 2023
Reuters March 20 (Reuters) – A Brazilian appeals court has agreed to rule on whether companies and farmers can plant cannabis in the country, which could open the door to legal cultivation for medicinal and industrial purposes after legislative efforts stalled in recent years.
Another wastewater pipe bursts in Wellington CBD as leak saga continues
Medical Marijuana Program Connection
MARCH 22, 2023
Another water pipe has burst in Wellington, sending untreated wastewater into the harbour. Wellington Water said there was a burst.
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Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 22, 2023
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MARCH 22, 2023
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MARCH 22, 2023
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Answer of the Day for Mar 23, 2023
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MARCH 22, 2023
Do endocannabinoids impact insulin release? Yes. Endocannabinoids act in an autocrine and paracrine fashion to mediate the activity of the pancreas and mediate insulin secretion. – It has been shown that endocannabinoids influence basal as well as glucose-induced insulin release. Also, endocannabinoids have been shown to have an effect on β cell proliferation and survival.
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Medical Marijuana Program Connection
MARCH 22, 2023
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Cannabis Law Report
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Medical Marijuana Program Connection
MARCH 22, 2023
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Medical Marijuana Program Connection
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Cannabis Law Report
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Medical Marijuana Program Connection
MARCH 22, 2023
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